Chief Financial Officer
Galveston County Health District
Summary
Join the leadership team at Coastal Health & Wellness as our Chief Financial Officer! We are seeking an experienced and strategic financial leader to oversee financial operations, strengthen fiscal accountability, and support the long-term sustainability of our community health center. This executive leadership position plays a key role in financial planning, operational decision-making, and ensuring resources are managed effectively to support quality healthcare services for the residents of Galveston County.
Job description
What You’ll Do
- Provide executive leadership and oversight of financial operations, accounting, and fiscal management
- Develop financial strategies that support organizational growth, sustainability, and strategic priorities
- Lead the development and management of annual operating and capital budgets
- Prepare and present financial statements, forecasts, and performance reports to executive leadership and the Governing Board
- Oversee accounting operations, cash management, internal controls, and financial reporting
- Direct financial oversight of federal grants, grant accounting, and restricted funding
- Coordinate annual financial audits and ensure compliance with applicable financial and regulatory requirements
- Provide executive oversight of revenue cycle operations, including billing, collections, reimbursement, and accounts receivable
- Oversee financial performance and reporting related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program
- Ensure purchasing, procurement, and financial transactions comply with organizational policies and applicable requirements
- Monitor financial risks, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend corrective actions
- Evaluate the financial feasibility of new programs, service expansions, and organizational initiatives
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance and revenue cycle teams
- Collaborate with executive leadership and department leaders to support informed financial and operational decisions
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field
- Significant progressively responsible financial management experience
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, cash management, and accounting operations
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial planning, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Knowledge of healthcare finance, reimbursement, and financial operations
- Understanding of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) financial operations and federal grant requirements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to executive leadership and non-financial audiences
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
- High standards of integrity, accountability, accuracy, and financial stewardship
- Ability to travel between clinic locations and work outside normal business hours as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
- CPA, CMA, CHFP, or comparable professional certification
- Senior financial leadership experience in healthcare
- Experience in an FQHC, community health center, nonprofit healthcare organization, or public healthcare setting
- Experience with federal grants and grant accounting
- Experience with healthcare revenue cycle management
- Experience working with Governing Boards or Board finance committees
- Experience with 340B financial operations, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, cost reporting, or public healthcare financing
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field
- Significant progressively responsible financial management experience
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, cash management, and accounting operations
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial planning, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Knowledge of healthcare finance, reimbursement, and financial operations
- Understanding of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) financial operations and federal grant requirements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to executive leadership and non-financial audiences
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
- High standards of integrity, accountability, accuracy, and financial stewardship
- Ability to travel between clinic locations and work outside normal business hours as needed
Benefits
- Retirement package
- Medical insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Free parking
Company overview
The Galveston County Health District is a government public health agency serving Galveston County, Texas. As a local health department, it plays a crucial role in protecting and improving community health through various public health programs and services. The agency focuses on disease prevention, health promotion, and ensuring access to essential health services for county residents. Key responsibilities include communicable disease control, environmental health inspections, vital records administration, emergency preparedness, and health education initiatives. The district collaborates with state health authorities, healthcare providers, and community organizations to address public health challenges specific to the coastal region. It operates clinics providing immunizations, tuberculosis testing, and other preventive services while monitoring health trends and responding to public health emergencies. The Galveston County Health District serves as a vital resource for health information and works to reduce health disparities through targeted interventions and community partnerships.